NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 專題討論(二)(8007)
	(Eng.) Seminar (II)
Offering Dept	Doctoral Program in Medical Biotechnology
Course Type	Required	Credits	1	Teacher	YING-TSONG CHEN ect.
Department	Doctoral Program in Medical BiotechnologyPh.D	Language	English	Semester	2025-SPRING
Course Description	This seminar course, jointly hosted by the Institute of Genomics and Bioinformatics and the Ph.D. Program in Medical Biotechnology, provides a platform for graduate students to develop essential academic skills. The course focuses on practicing individual presentations, engaging in critical discussions, and fostering cross-disciplinary perspectives. Through analyzing and presenting high-impact research papers, students will gain valuable insights and learn to formulate and refine their own research projects. Features: 1. Midterm and Final Presentations: Each student will deliver an individual presentation at midterm and at the end of the semester, ensuring comprehensive participation and peer learning. 2. High-Quality Paper Selection: Students are required to choose research papers published within the last five years with an impact factor over 3 or ranking in the top 30% of their field. 3. Focused Guidance: First-year students report on a single paper, while senior students integrate two papers, with individual mentoring provided by their advisors. 4. Collaborative Environment: The course fosters a supportive academic environment where students can learn from each other's research and presentation experiences.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	N

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will: 1. Develop Literature Analysis Skills: Read and analyze scientific papers effectively, extracting key insights and integrating them into their research context. 2. Enhance Presentation Skills: Master the preparation and delivery of academic presentations, including abstract writing, slide design, and oral communication. 3. Engage in Academic Interaction: Participate actively in discussions by posing thoughtful questions and responding clearly to peer and faculty inquiries. 4. Broaden Research Perspectives: Expand their understanding of genomics and bioinformatics through exposure to diverse research topics.			Discussion	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introduction and Expectations Week 2 Individual Paper Selection Week 3 Literature Analysis Week 4 Literature Analysis Week 5 Structuring a scientific presentation: Abstracts, slides, and flow. Week 6 Presentation Skills Development Week 7 Abstract Submission Week 8 Midterm Presentations Rehearsals Week 9 First Round: Midterm Presentations Week 10 Individual Paper Selection Week 11 Literature Analysis Week 12 Literature Analysis Week 13 Structuring a scientific presentation: Abstracts, slides, and flow. Week 14 Presentation Skills Development Week 15 Abstract Submission Week 16 Final Presentation Rehearsals Week 17 Second Round: Final Presentations Week 18 End-of-course reflection
Evaluation
Attendance, Oral Presentation, Q and A performance, Abstract writing, Reflective Report
Textbook & other References
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Monday 10-12AM
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